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Kosovo media to provide fair access to political entities
PRISTINA 26 August 2002
PRISTINA, 26 August 2002 - Kosovo's media outlets are to provide fair access to all political entities running in the municipal elections to ensure that voters can make an informed choice on October 26.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has adopted the rule on media during the electoral campaign that is meant to provide the public with accurate and balanced information on those certified to run in the election. This includes fair and equitable news coverage as well as fair exposure through interviews, articles, debates and coverage of campaign activities during the entire election campaign.
The rule directs Kosovo's media to give free broadcast time for political entities certified by the CEC and fair access and pricing for those who advertise in newspapers and magazines.
In addition all media are reminded to follow the print and broadcast codes of conduct to ensure the right to freedom of expression, which compels them to ensure accuracy, fairness and impartiality in all reporting.
Last year two media outlets were sanctioned for unfair and biased coverage, and one for refusing to play the spot of a political entity.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has adopted the rule on media during the electoral campaign that is meant to provide the public with accurate and balanced information on those certified to run in the election. This includes fair and equitable news coverage as well as fair exposure through interviews, articles, debates and coverage of campaign activities during the entire election campaign.
The rule directs Kosovo's media to give free broadcast time for political entities certified by the CEC and fair access and pricing for those who advertise in newspapers and magazines.
In addition all media are reminded to follow the print and broadcast codes of conduct to ensure the right to freedom of expression, which compels them to ensure accuracy, fairness and impartiality in all reporting.
Last year two media outlets were sanctioned for unfair and biased coverage, and one for refusing to play the spot of a political entity.